Management
Underused federal office data incomplete but improving
The Government Accountability Office wrote that gaps in USE IT Act data are giving agencies an incomplete understanding of the state of their real estate footprint.
Workforce
Mediation agency finalizes rule allowing denial of arbitrator requests
Union officials said that though the final rule is an improvement over the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service’s initial plan, it still improperly usurps arbitrators’ authority.
Tech
FEC takes down electronic filing platform after attempted hack
The commission holds no role in administering U.S. elections, meaning any impacts to its systems will not affect voting in the upcoming midterms.
Tech
DHS secretary plans post-election security review
Markwayne Mullin told CISA employees he wants to assess election systems after the vote, as the agency faces scrutiny over cuts to its support for states.
Sponsor Content
Beyond GPUs: An AI factory approach to scaling from pilots to mission-critical capabilities
ChatGPT said: Discover how AI factories help federal agencies scale AI securely, control costs, simplify compliance, and turn experimentation into mission-critical capabilities.
Oversight
‘Life-and-death implications’: Former IG warns ICE’s detention oversight is masking unsafe conditions
An analysis by the Project on Government Oversight found that the number of immigration detention facilities receiving a “superior” rating increased at the same time as the number of individuals dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody also surged.
Workforce
OPM touts ‘hire-palooza’ event for early-career employees
A good government group criticized the Office of Personnel Management for providing limited information about the virtual hiring fair, which is restricted to individuals who are already in the federal hiring process.
Management
Federal workforce cuts linked to lower satisfaction scores across government services
An annual scorecard that tracks citizen satisfaction in public-facing services shows the federal government’s first overall decline in five years.
Sponsor Content
GovExec TV: Five questions with HPE’s Jeff Lush and NVIDIA’s Ryan Simpson
Discover how AI factories help agencies accelerate secure AI, protect sensitive data, maintain sovereignty, and build trust in mission-critical deployments.
Tech
Federal agencies have until Thursday to fix website security flaws
The vulnerabilities could let hackers take control of government web servers without a password, but the extent of successful attacks remains unclear.
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Workforce
Judge: ‘Article II’ firings violate separation of powers, civil service law
U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman said adopting the Trump administration’s argument that the Civil Service Reform Act usurps presidential power would “unsettle the very equilibrium of this nation’s constitutional system.”
Management
IRS says it needs top performers, even if they don’t all get the performance ratings they deserve
An IRS division that reassigned employees to different parts of the agency to address backlogs is warning staff against “deliberately choosing mediocrity” in their day-to-day work if they get lower performance ratings this year.
Tech
SSA ‘corrects’ millions of Social Security Number database files
The agency says the data cleaning is part of its commitment to prevent fraud, but at least one group is raising concerns about the work.
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Management
SBA is moving field offices away from major cities, union says
The Small Business Administration previously said that it would relocate offices out of certain cities due to disagreements about federal immigration enforcement.
Tech
NOAA wants better forecasts. First, it needs to rethink how it handles weather data
Moving computing operations to the cloud could give forecasters more flexibility, but the agency is still working through how to make the transition.
Management
Navy’s tech playbook serves as a ‘toolkit’ for the rest of government
The U.S. Navy dramatically upped its use of pilot tech programs, shuttered old technology systems and moved into the modern tech arena — and it is sharing its lessons learned along the way.
Management
USDA, undeterred by judge’s stay, moves ‘full-bore ahead’ with reorganization steps
The Agriculture Department is still carrying out reorganization activities not explicitly barred by a judge’s stay.
Workforce
Bureau of Prisons seeks another shot at ending union contracts
One union local president said he is still routinely denied official time, has meeting requests ignored, and that his prison has failed to reinstitute compressed work schedules.
Workforce
The legal fight over the public service student loan forgiveness overhaul may be over
Two different federal judges in June ruled that the Education Department’s changes to the program were unlawful. On Wednesday, the Trump administration dropped its appeals.
Updated
Management
These former feds could be members of Congress next year
Most of these candidates face long odds of winning or are in tight races.
Management
CDC hiring plan and more permanent leadership coming soon, director tells staff
CDC leaders say they're close to finishing a hiring plan that would replenish the agency’s ranks after deep staffing cuts last year, but employees have heard similar messages since March 2026.
Pay & Benefits
If you already have FEHB, should you sign up for Medicare B?
Pairing your federal health plan with Medicare can lower out-of-pocket costs, but monthly premiums and income-based surcharges add up. Here’s what to consider before deciding whether the extra coverage is worth the price.
Workforce
DOGE’s layoffs took a toll on Black women. The effects are still being felt
The loss of federal jobs has left many Black women grappling with financial insecurity, emotional distress and an uncertain future, with consequences that extend beyond the workplace.
Oversight
Instagram, comic books and public engagement: One watchdog’s plan to protect inspector general independence
Lucy Lang, the inspector general for New York state, argued in an interview with Government Executive that IGs should prioritize improving the public’s trust in government — both through investigations and making sure citizens know that oversight is happening.
Management
HHS telework rollback challenge upheld by FLRA
Federal Labor Relations Authority members wrote that HHS seemingly used generative AI tools to draft its legal brief, since many of its citations were “fictitious, erroneous, or irrelevant.”
